OCD Article List
List of "What we need to know about OCD" Original Article by Lisa Firestone. Edited by Jack Lawrence. Around 1 in 40 people in the US are affected by obsessive-compu lsive disorder. OCD is the fourth-most-common mental health disorder, occurring in people of all ages, but most commonly showing up in individuals at a young age. People can experience OCD symptoms to varying degrees of severity, but the World Health Organization ranks it as one of the 10 most handicapping conditions in terms of lost income and decreased quality of life. Unfortunately, many people experiencing symptoms are not even aware that OCD exists or that treatment is available. The shame they feel about their symptoms can inhibit them from exposing what’s going on and seeking the help they need. This is why it is so crucial that we get the word out about OCD. What is OCD? The International OCD Foundation ...